TNA’s International Expansion, Lawler’s Anal Bleeding, Velvet Sky In Bizarre Match, Miz Sells Storyline
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- Press Release:
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) announces that TNA Wrestling programming can now be seen in over 100 countries and in 17 languages. Over the past few months, TNA Wrestling re-launched in Australia, renewed television deals in France, Israel and Turkey, as well as, inking new deals in Africa, Europe and the Middle East scheduled to be on air later this month.
In June, TNA Wrestling and Fuel TV reached an agreement to broadcast TNA’s flagship television show, IMPACT WRESTLING every Saturday to fans in Australia. In July, TNA locked in a deal to launch weekly programming on Turkey’s Cine5. In August, TNA came to terms with FX Middle East to air TNA Xplosion while also extending their current distribution agreements to air IMPACT WRESTLING, along with their 12 monthly Pay-Per-Views in France and Israel with Ma Chaine Sport and Ananey’s Ego Total respectively.
Starting in September, TNA Wrestling will debut two new television shows, “TNA’s Greatest Matches” to be aired throughout the Middle East, Europe and Africa on the Extreme Sports Channel and “Classic IMPACT” on Africa’s Supersport network.
“TNA’s Greatest Matches” is a new weekly series on Extreme Sports Channel across multiple territories in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The show will feature the very best matches from TNA Pay-Per-Views over the last two years.
Also new to TNA’s lineup is “Classic IMPACT” which will air on Africa’s Supersport station. “Classic IMPACT” will bring fans of Africa the very best matches and storylines from past IMPACT WRESTLING episodes.
“We have made tremendous growth across the globe over the past few years,” states TNA Executive Vice President Andy Barton. “We are continually recognizing key markets that we need to embrace and we are thrilled with our recent additions to Europe, Africa, Australia and the Middle East.”
Over the next five months, TNA Wrestling is planning several international live tours. In November, TNA will make stops in Santiago, Chile, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. In early 2012, TNA Wrestling will makes its much anticipated, seven stop tour of the United Kingdom, Germany and Belgium.
- The Jerry Lawler has “Anal Bleeding” allegation on last night’s Raw seems to have taken on a life of its own. During the show it was a trending top on Twitter. JR was also sent many messages about it.
On his Twitter he noted:
“The ‘anus’ line was Cole being cute therefore no anus updates are coming from me.”
Expect Lawler to back next week.
- TNA Knockout Velvet Sky will be taking part in a “Glow In The Dark” match at the October 9, AAA Mexico PPV.
During the match participants wrestle in the dark and wear fluorescent ring gear.
- The Miz continues doing a good job selling his firing online. Following Raw he Tweeted:
“Triple H fires us for ‘savagely attacking a WWE official’ I wonder if Triple H ever put his hands on a WWE Official. Let’s see.. #Hypocrite
“Triple H vs Stone Cold No Mercy 1999 Triple H pushes ref. #hypocrite Triple H vs Y2J April 2000 Triple H beats up n pedigrees ref #hypocrite
“And my favorite Triple H vs Kevin Nash Judgement Day 2003 Triple H ‘Savagely’ hits ref with a SLEDGEHAMMER. Just to name a few. #hypocrite”
Vince McMahon Talks About WWE's Rebranding & Expansion Strategy
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Posted in: WWE
Vince McMahon Talks About WWE's Rebranding & Expansion Strategy
By Michael Bluth
Apr 7, 2011 - 10:34:48 AM Last week, we reported that WWE was eradicating itself of the world "wrestling." John Cena and Randy Orton are no longer wrestlers - they're "superstars" and "sports entertainers." Even the company's name is getting an overhaul - dropping the phrase "World Wrestling Entertainment" in favor of simply "WWE."
The Los Angeles Times has a feature article looking at the latest re-branding efforts of WWE, which includes many new details on the company's strategy moving forward as well as comments from the chairman himself, Vince McMahon. Head over to LATimes.com to read the full piece.
"I think every brand has to re-create itself," McMahon said. "I want everyone to look at us in a vastly different way than they have."
The article says McMahon plans to go on a spending spree to acquire media assets that could expand WWE's business beyond the ring. In particular, WWE is targeting companies involved in production, live entertainment and branding.
"It is a logical broadening of what we already do," McMahon said. "No one does television production better than we do, it's damn near the Olympics. We know more about live event touring than anyone in the United States."
With very little debt to speak of and almost $70 million cash on hand, WWE has deep pockets and the ability to make their vision of expansion a reality.
Aside from acquisitions in the production and live entertainment arenas, WWE is also moving ahead with its planned cable channel and has already met with distributors (including Verizon) in hopes of launching the WWE Network in 2012.
Analysts are mixed on whether WWE should expand outside of its core business, or whether it should be more conservative with its spending and focus on internal matters and improve areas of business that have been suffering in recent years.
Jay Kaplan, portfolio manager for Royce & Associates, which holds about 9% of WWE stock, was interviewed for the LA Times pice and said, "I think that the most important thing right now is the return of the health of the core business. One of the market's big concerns is are they losing market share to real fighting."
The article looks at the mixed results WWE has seen when branching out beyond the realm of pro wrestling - with the XFL and WWE New York ventures falling flat.
Some analysts wonder whether WWE wants to grow to position itself for an eventual sale. With Vince McMahon in his mid 60's and his wife Linda gone from the company, the article speculates whether this planned expansion is taking place in anticipation of an eventual sale. Without mentioning that his daughter Stephanie and her husband Triple H are being groomed to be the next generation of WWE leadership, Vince shot down the idea of selling the company.
"We're very independent-minded," he said. "I don't see that happening."
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(Source: LATimes.com)
Vince McMahon Talks About WWE's Rebranding & Expansion Strategy
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Vince McMahon Talks About WWE's Rebranding & Expansion Strategy
By Michael Bluth
Apr 7, 2011 - 10:34:48 AM Last week, we reported that WWE was eradicating itself of the world "wrestling." John Cena and Randy Orton are no longer wrestlers - they're "superstars" and "sports entertainers." Even the company's name is getting an overhaul - dropping the phrase "World Wrestling Entertainment" in favor of simply "WWE."
The Los Angeles Times has a feature article looking at the latest re-branding efforts of WWE, which includes many new details on the company's strategy moving forward as well as comments from the chairman himself, Vince McMahon. Head over to LATimes.com to read the full piece.
"I think every brand has to re-create itself," McMahon said. "I want everyone to look at us in a vastly different way than they have."
The article says McMahon plans to go on a spending spree to acquire media assets that could expand WWE's business beyond the ring. In particular, WWE is targeting companies involved in production, live entertainment and branding.
"It is a logical broadening of what we already do," McMahon said. "No one does television production better than we do, it's damn near the Olympics. We know more about live event touring than anyone in the United States."
With very little debt to speak of and almost $70 million cash on hand, WWE has deep pockets and the ability to make their vision of expansion a reality.
Aside from acquisitions in the production and live entertainment arenas, WWE is also moving ahead with its planned cable channel and has already met with distributors (including Verizon) in hopes of launching the WWE Network in 2012.
Analysts are mixed on whether WWE should expand outside of its core business, or whether it should be more conservative with its spending and focus on internal matters and improve areas of business that have been suffering in recent years.
Jay Kaplan, portfolio manager for Royce & Associates, which holds about 9% of WWE stock, was interviewed for the LA Times pice and said, "I think that the most important thing right now is the return of the health of the core business. One of the market's big concerns is are they losing market share to real fighting."
The article looks at the mixed results WWE has seen when branching out beyond the realm of pro wrestling - with the XFL and WWE New York ventures falling flat.
Some analysts wonder whether WWE wants to grow to position itself for an eventual sale. With Vince McMahon in his mid 60's and his wife Linda gone from the company, the article speculates whether this planned expansion is taking place in anticipation of an eventual sale. Without mentioning that his daughter Stephanie and her husband Triple H are being groomed to be the next generation of WWE leadership, Vince shot down the idea of selling the company.
"We're very independent-minded," he said. "I don't see that happening."
* THE MIZ's Next Feud, AWESOME KONG's WWE Debut & LOTS More Exclusive News
(Source: LATimes.com)
Vince McMahon Talks About WWE's Rebranding & Expansion Strategy
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Posted in: WWE
Vince McMahon Talks About WWE's Rebranding & Expansion Strategy
By Michael Bluth
Apr 7, 2011 - 10:34:48 AM Last week, we reported that WWE was eradicating itself of the world "wrestling." John Cena and Randy Orton are no longer wrestlers - they're "superstars" and "sports entertainers." Even the company's name is getting an overhaul - dropping the phrase "World Wrestling Entertainment" in favor of simply "WWE."
The Los Angeles Times has a feature article looking at the latest re-branding efforts of WWE, which includes many new details on the company's strategy moving forward as well as comments from the chairman himself, Vince McMahon. Head over to LATimes.com to read the full piece.
"I think every brand has to re-create itself," McMahon said. "I want everyone to look at us in a vastly different way than they have."
The article says McMahon plans to go on a spending spree to acquire media assets that could expand WWE's business beyond the ring. In particular, WWE is targeting companies involved in production, live entertainment and branding.
"It is a logical broadening of what we already do," McMahon said. "No one does television production better than we do, it's damn near the Olympics. We know more about live event touring than anyone in the United States."
With very little debt to speak of and almost $70 million cash on hand, WWE has deep pockets and the ability to make their vision of expansion a reality.
Aside from acquisitions in the production and live entertainment arenas, WWE is also moving ahead with its planned cable channel and has already met with distributors (including Verizon) in hopes of launching the WWE Network in 2012.
Analysts are mixed on whether WWE should expand outside of its core business, or whether it should be more conservative with its spending and focus on internal matters and improve areas of business that have been suffering in recent years.
Jay Kaplan, portfolio manager for Royce & Associates, which holds about 9% of WWE stock, was interviewed for the LA Times pice and said, "I think that the most important thing right now is the return of the health of the core business. One of the market's big concerns is are they losing market share to real fighting."
The article looks at the mixed results WWE has seen when branching out beyond the realm of pro wrestling - with the XFL and WWE New York ventures falling flat.
Some analysts wonder whether WWE wants to grow to position itself for an eventual sale. With Vince McMahon in his mid 60's and his wife Linda gone from the company, the article speculates whether this planned expansion is taking place in anticipation of an eventual sale. Without mentioning that his daughter Stephanie and her husband Triple H are being groomed to be the next generation of WWE leadership, Vince shot down the idea of selling the company.
"We're very independent-minded," he said. "I don't see that happening."
* THE MIZ's Next Feud, AWESOME KONG's WWE Debut & LOTS More Exclusive News
(Source: LATimes.com)
